For the first time, Keenen Ivory Wayans and his brother Damon Wayans are partnering up and taking the stage together without the rest of their talented family members.

The House of Blue in Atlantic City presents “The Wayans Brothers: Damon and Keenen Ivory Wayans” on Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. for an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy.

“I played in Atlantic City years ago,” Keenen said in a recent telephone interview. “It’s a great time there, great crowd. They love to laugh.”

The show is a prelude to a fall tour Keenen will embark on later this year with his brothers Damon, Shawn and Marlon.

“We’re working together to get ready to do a bunch of dates around the country,” he said. “I love working with Damon. We try to challenge each other which makes us each work harder. It will be a fun show.”

Perhaps best known as one of the creators of the 1990s Grammy Award-winning comedy variety show, “In Living Color,” Keenen said he is humbled by the longevity of some of the show’s characters such as Homey the Clown and Fire Marshal Bill — portrayed by then newcomer, Jim Carrey.

“The truth is, when we’re doing it, we’re just having fun,” he said. “Then the magic happens and a miracle happens where it stands the test of time.”

He compared the phenomenon to some of his childhood favorites such as “The Honeymooners” or “I Love Lucy.”

“They had no idea that 30 years later, a kid would be sitting in his living room laughing at what they were doing,” Keenen said.

Jim Carrey wasn’t the only star who got his start on “In Living Color.”

Triple threat Jennifer Lopez and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba were both members of the “In Living Color” dance troop, the Fly Girls.

“I’m especially proud of those guys, because the transition from being a dancer to the next level and to the next level after that is no easy task,” Keenen said. “Only a handful have done it and those two have done it better than anyone.”

In addition to performing stand-up with his brother Damon, Keenen said he and his brother Shawn recently sold a pilot to the ABC network, the brothers have been working on animation projects and they are planning for the upcoming tour.

“With stand up, it’s instant,” he said. “You get an immediate response from the audience. When you do a film, you think it’s funny, but you don’t know for about a year.”

He said he enjoys the challenge of performing in front of a live audience.

“You have to be in the moment for as long as you’re on stage,” Keenen said. “And you have to start over after every joke. That’s the rush — to be in the pocket for however long you’re on stage.”

“The Wayans Brothers: Damon and Keenen Ivory Wayans” is on Feb. 14 at the House of Blues in Atlantic City. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. You must be 21 to attend.

Tickets range from $29.50 to $59.50 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000 or 1-85-CEI-SHOWS.